North Korea's development and testing of nuclear weapons made headlines in the Western media, but is the country really a threat to the rest of the world? This accessible introduction examines the cou
A Brief Primer of Helping Skills is a highly readable, accessible, and practical introduction to the skills of helping and making a difference in people's lives. In an engaging and concise style, aut
A gentle story provides the setting for this introduction to the wonderful world of ballet. A perfect gift for a beginning ballerina, the first five positions and other ballet basics are illustrated a
The author of an acclaimed account of the lives of children in the Civil War, Marten here provides a more comprehensive introduction to the civilian history of the Civil War. Concise, vividly written
A splendid introduction to one of the Catholic Church's most important places of Marian pilgrimage offers an overview of the past, present, and future of a sanctuary that attracts six million people e
The Arab world is constantly in the news. This book gives students and general readers an introduction to Arab culture by surveying the folklore of the region. The volume defines and classifies diffe
Now you can discover for yourself the principles behind the Twelve Steps as they occur in Scripture through this best-selling New Testament.You will find an introduction to the Twelve Steps of recover
Like the savory, simple dishes she favored, M. F. K. Fisher's writing was often “short, stylish, concentrated in flavor, and varied in form,” writes Joan Reardon in her introduction to th
This new text book by Urs Birchler and Monika Butler is an introduction to the study of how information affects economic relations. The authors provide a narrative treatment of the more formal concept
A gorgeous new package for Paula Danziger’s backlist with an introduction from Ann Martin!No one wants to ride the Divorce Express. Especially Phoebe. It means leaving her New York City apartment and
Bridget Somekh draws on her experience of researching the introduction of ICT into education to look at ICT development over the last twenty years. The book provides a fascinating, in-depth analysis o
In the 1970s and 1980s the Texas wildcatter was a recognizable figure in popular culture. Since then, the wildcatter’s role is less celebrated but still important, as shown in the new introduction to
Principles of Ad Hoc Networking presents a systematic introduction to the fundamentals of ad hoc networks. An ad-hoc network is a small network, especially one with wireless or temporary plug-in con
This is a highly informative yet accessibly-written introduction to the life and works of the poet-philosopher-politician Muhammad Iqbal (1877-1938), who as President of the Muslim League played a vit
This pupil's book provides a lively and comprehensive introduction to the very first steps of playing the violin. It is part of the Abracadabra Strings Beginners series, a new series of string tutors
The first introduction to the field of Diaspora criticism that serves both as a timely guide and a rigorous critique. Diaspora criticism takes the concept 'diaspora' as its object of inquiry and provi
This work by Hardgrave (U. of Texas at Austin) and Kochanek (Pennsylvania State U.) is an introduction to the politics of India in its six decades of independence, with opening chapters examining majo
Children are fascinated by animals that prowl and pounce in the night. By focusing on night animals, this series provides a captivating introduction to life science. At the same time, the simple tex
This book gives a comprehensive and thorough introduction to ideas and major results of the theory of functions of several variables and of modern vector calculus in two and three dimensions. Clear a
This book provides a clear and concise introduction to the philosophy of Gilles Deleuze. It analyses his key theoretical concepts, such as difference and the body without organs, and covers all the di
This book provides a clear and concise introduction to the philosophy of Gilles Deleuze. It analyses his key theoretical concepts, such as difference and the body without organs, and covers all the di
As Prempeh (Carleton U., Canada) observes in his introduction, critical scholarship has gone quite a way towards shining light on the forms of hegemonic power that have come to be known as neoliberal
Each Find Out About book introduces boys and girls to a different country, its people, its history, its culture, and its language. The books are divided into four parts: Part One: Introduction-Ta
He arrived to rally the troops, the main man in the Inter City Firm and his greeting passed into football fan history. "Afternoon, gentlemen, the name's Bill Gardner." That introduction alone was oft
This unique one-of-a-kind book is a comprehensive introduction to the theory and practice of Ayurveda, and discusses the practical use of therapies such as diet, exercise, yoga, meditation, massage, a
What can the study of young monkeys and apes tell us about the minds of young humans? In this fascinating introduction to the study of primate minds, Juan Carlos Gomez identifies evolutionary resembla
The War for a Nation provides a brief introduction to the American Civil War from the perspective of military personnel and civilians who participated in the conflict. Susan-Mary Grant brings the war,
The third edition of this well-received book is a readable introduction to the world of particle physics. It bridges the gap between traditional textbooks on the subject and popular accounts that assu
Mind Fields was originally conceived as a collection of Jacek Yerka's paintings, but when Harlan Ellison was approached to write the introduction, he was so overcome that instead he penned a short st
Provides an introduction to what contracts are, why they are needed, how they are made, and what the legal and ethical ramifications are. This book presents contracting from the viewpoint of the three
In the editor's introduction to this volume, Maurice Blanchot (1907-2003) is described as "a writer whose work breaks new ground in its account of the philosophical implications of the thing called li
The commentary at the centre of this groundbreaking introduction alerts the reader to what happens on stage during a performance by showing what the text requires from actors and the choices they are
A closer look at your patient’s family situation can help you develop a more effective treatment planFamily Behavioral Issues in Health and Illness is a basic but thorough introduction to the impact f
A comprehensive introduction to the resurgence of religion in China and Taiwan since the end of the Cultural Revolution and a wide-ranging examination of the impact of religious traditions on Euro-Am
This reader fills a long-standing need for a comprehensive introduction to Lesslie Newbigin and his legacy. Opening with a short biography of Newbigin and a discussion of his major theological and mi
This book offers a detailed introduction to the tribes of the New England region - the first native American peoples affected by contact with the French and English colonists. By 1700 several tribes h
Imagining the Course of Life offers a rich portrait of rural life in contemporary Southeast Asia and an accessible introduction to the complexities of Theravada Buddhism as it is actually lived and ex
Sir Robert Peel provides an accessible and concise introduction to the life and career of one of the most political leaders of the nineteenth century. Perhaps best known for seeing through the Repeal
Imagining the Course of Life offers a rich portrait of rural life in contemporary Southeast Asia and an accessible introduction to the complexities of Theravada Buddhism as it is actually lived and ex
A balanced introduction to tomorrow's energy sourcesOver the course of the next fifty years, there will be a shift in the quest for sustainble energy, including a major change in transportation from i
